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Reading, MA
Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Suffolk County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
25,448
Population
2,550/sq mi density
$163,725
Median Income
$71,474 per capita
$741,100
Home Value
$894,581 Zillow
$1,722
Median Rent
24.7% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
259 sunny days/yr
12
Violent Crime/100K
458 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$163,725 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$741,100 home value, $1,722/mo rent
D
Safety
1.5 / 5.0
12 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
65.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Reading experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.0 inches. The area receives 63.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
73°F Jul (23°C)
| Annual Average | 50.6°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 259 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 101 ft (31 m) |
| Area | 10.0 sq mi (25.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,550/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.5352°N, 71.1054°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Suffolk County County |
| Nearest Airport | Beverly Regional (BVY) 10 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0356 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 15.7 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.25 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.29 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 93.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 70.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 95.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 4.1 in | |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| March | 36°F (2°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 57°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 66°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest, Driest |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 62°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 51°F (11°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 42°F (6°C) | 4.1 in | Wettest |
| December | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.9 in |
Reading has a seasonal temperature swing of 46°F / from 28°F in February to 73°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.2 inches, with November being the wettest month (4.1") and July the driest (3.2").